How will I know if my employer accepted my claim?

How will I know if my employer has accepted my claim?

An injured worker is entitled to a detailed statement from the employer or insurance carrier stating whether the claim has been accepted, or grounds for denying the claim, within 14 days of receipt of the claim unless time is extended by the North Carolina Industrial Commission's (NCIC) Executive Secretary's Office. If a claim is denied, the employee should receive a copy of Form 61 – Denial of NC Workers' Compensation Claims from his or her employer, outlying the reasons for the denial. Otherwise, the employee should receive a Form 60 – Employer's Admission of Employee's Right to Compensation, or a Form 63 – Notice To Employee of Payment without Prejudice.

A Form 63 is a conditional acceptance, which the insurance carrier can later reverse within certain time limitations. Anyone holding a Form 63 is at risk of having needed benefits denied and should speak with an experienced North Carolina Workers' Compensation Lawyer without delay.

Information on this page is not intended as a substitute for a medical evaluation by a qualified provider or consult with an experienced North Carolina Workers' Compensation attorney.